What reasons do people have to keep living?

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to find a reason myself but can't come up with anything.

[aWes0MeNeSs]

My family and my pets. Also, for the most part, life is what you make it and even if you're going through a really tough time, there are usually at least some things that are in your control that you can change for the better. There will always be things out of control that you can't do anything about, but as long as you take control of the things you can, you can improve the quality of your life.

I also look back to the times I've wanted to die and think about all of the good things I've experienced since then, that I would've missed out on.

[Asker]

I haven't experienced much good in my life, all the good I have had was followed quickly by something bad.

[aWes0MeNeSs]

I'm sorry, I know life can be hard. The best you can do is to try to make positive changes with the things you have control over and can be improved upon.

[RickPen]

We don't have much of a reason when we value ourselves based only on our job. Life itself is simple, but quite complicated because we think so much more is required.

If you have a faith to follow, that's usually a reason. I have that, but also just don't want to attempt suicide again. The problems it causes make everything worse, because not one person will care about you, but claim all kinds of problems and pain because of the attempt, making one miserable, while preventing another attempt. The likelihood of success is surprisingly low, possibly leaving the person crippled for life.

I suggest getting away from your current lifestyle and trying someone new. It doesn't have to be rich or wealthy. Go help someone else, because that also matters, not as a way to compare your pains, but to feel better knowing that you did what most won't: have compassion and be selfless.

[Asker]

Compassion and selflessness to others has not made my life any better, not saying I'm going to stop. I tried being someone new and went into debt because of it and some unseen unfortunate things that happened out of my control.

[RolandCuthbert]

You are kidding me right?

If you could take a time machine back to when you were 17, would you tell yourself at that age there is no reason to keep living?

If your answer is no. . . think about what your future self at 50 would say to you.

[Asker]

Perfect age to pick because 17 was how old I was when I tried to kill myself for the second time and yes I would tell myself all about my life after 17 and how I attempt 2 more times and let 17 year old me decide where to go from there.

[RolandCuthbert]

That's not what I asked. I asked if you could take a time machine and go back, would you convince yourself that these 16 years you have had on this earth, after you tried to take your life, was not worth living?

You met no one who you cared about? You met no one who cared about you? You didn't try any new exciting cuisine? You didn't get a chance to travel some place different? You didn't see a film you liked?

People who talk about suicide, want to be talked out of it. While simultaneously claiming they have made up their minds.

You wouldn't post if you had your mind made up. So at least engage in a genuine conversation.

Would you talk yourself into committing suicide at the age of 17?

And again, if you wouldn't do that now. It is safe to assume the 50 year old you would look upon the situation the same way.

So. . . take some advice from your future self. He knows as more knowledge about life, love and happiness than you do now. . . just as you have more knowledge than that 17 year old kid who thought life was pointless.

[Asker]

Honestly if a 50yr old me popped out of nowhere and told me how shit my life gets and how I'm still alone and I relapsed and attempted a few more times, I'd run into high speed traffic and pray for death and it would be the same for 17yr old me.

[RolandCuthbert]

So you are completely disingenuous. Thanks for the warning. I won't waste my time on you in the future.

[Pistolpete90]

Tomorrow is another day with infinite possibilities. Each small decision in that day has the potential to vastly change our life.

[Asker]

Nothing good or positive I've ever done has ever made a positive impact on my life, in fact the harder I try to make my life better it seems to just make things worse.

[Pistolpete90]

Life will always have challenges even if we do our best to avoid them or do nothing or cause them; but the satisfaction from overcoming them can make it worthwhile. I don't know your story but it seems like you're in a difficult head space. It might be worth seeing a counsellor for support

[glutton4punishment]

I've (tried) answering this once already but this app and it's blanking of shit, every time the screen flips to landscape view... coupled with my sore thumbs, has made me say screw it, now..

Don't bother looking for reasons to live though, chic. They're so few and far between anymore, they hardly warrant the mention. To say nothing of making any kind of (actual) "plans", based around that same sort of wishful thinking, these people would have you pin all your hopes and dreams on..

Done so, without anyone including yourself I'd suspect, really having known what, if any, untapped potential you may still be in possession of. But if ya can't stomach the world around ya, anymore... then no one can really fault ya for it, either. Even if it really were the good people over at Cyberdine, who forced the issue, when sending that anti-terminator back in time, to keep ya safe and all.

Sigh.. I can't even remember if i had a point to this shit, anymore?

Lol, just don't kill yourself jackass.

Ya strike me as someone worthy of knowing, is all.. more so then most, anyway. So to let that same most, then dictate the reasons for you to stay alive.. just didn't seem right.

Yeh well, that's probably cause I need to shut the fuck up and get some sleep.. been like 3-4 days now, suppose I am do. Lol

[Samoht_Sirrom1]

I feel you... Here was my final decision
If I kill myself...

If God doesn't exist, fine no more pain and suffering ever again.

IF God Does exist I get sent to a place where I get to feel like I do on my worse day for all of eternity.
(With my luck he most likely exist and has been laughing at me my whole life)...

So stick it out till it ends and have a chance of no more suffering or take a gamble and maybe end up paying with it till the end. of everything.

[Asker]

I'm ok with going to hell. I wouldn't go to heaven anyways.

[Samoht_Sirrom1]

So you'd be okay (with literally) feeling the absolute worse you've ever felt (if not worse then that) for centuries but you can bare through it for the time you would have left in this life?

[Samoht_Sirrom1]

And also only God has the final say on who goes to heaven, there is no way to know what your thoughts, feelings and view will be even 1 year from now so there is no way to be 100% sure you wouldn't go to heaven.

[BadFurDayGerg]

Food
Friends
Accomplishing your dreaming
Waiting for your fav show to finish
Leaving behind a legacy
Finding a loved one
Bettering your self and defeating your defeatist attitude
Seeing the world
Fucking bitches
Having kids
Seeing your grandkids

[Asker]

I won't ever find love, rejection became too physically painful, so that rules out sex, having kids and grandkids or leaving behind a legacy. All my favourite shows are finished. I don't really have any dreams left. I'm ok with seeing parts of Asia, which I will depending on next year as I'll be leaving for Korea for a year if things pan out next year.

[CapricornHoney]

My family, my friends, my pets, my boyfriend, my hopes and dreams for the future etc.

[Asker]

All I have out of all of that is some friends, I'm too broken to even think about having a pet, it's impossible for me to have a family of my own and that used to be my hope and dream.

[Deathraider]

Everyone has their own reason, or don’t.

I can’t possibly give you a reason.

[Asker]

I get that.

[Bluemax]

May I ask what are the reasons that are making you think about killing yourself? I have reasons to live, but I need to know more about you to answer.

[Asker]

I didn't say I was going to kill myself, but I certainly don't want to fight not live when everything in my life is shit and isn't getting any better.

[Bluemax]

I understand.

What seems to be the most pressing matter at the moment?

[Asker]

Loneliness, lack of confidence, lack of self-esteem, lack of intelligence, no skills or talents, my job, the fact that I am constantly called ugly.

[Bluemax]

May I message you?

[Asker]

Sorry for the late reply. Anyone is free to message me.

[Volk_]

The upcoming pre-LOTR series.
Finally got enough cash for a car.
My family.
Pizza.

[GermanGuy87]

to take care of their kids

[Asker]

I'll never be able to have kids.

[CuriousMufuxka]

There's always liquor. And women. Oh and video games!

[Asker]

I don't drink and women do like me, I've never even been on a date. Video Games is all I've got out of the 3.

[Asker]

Women don't*

[CuriousMufuxka]

I don't see the issue..

[Asker]

Problem is I wasted my whole life trying to date, never got a date and women don't like me, I've been rejected so many times based on my face. So the only thing out of the 3 is play games but with my Depression even playing games is like a chore.

[CuriousMufuxka]

That's a shame. I'd say do what makes you feel happy, but it seems that negativity has taken over. I say fuck it, ride the crazy rollercoaster, and get your kicks. By any means necessary!

[CreamySeed]

To avoid pain and discomfort. Leaving the mortal plane is not easy.

[jimmy2]

Ohhh honey love God you will find the reason to live

[gypsy_rose]

For Hope
That it gets better.
And it will.

[Asker]

I have no hope

[Anonymous]

Cuz If I kill myself I'll be reborn again

[Asker]

I don't want to be reborn

[Opinion Owner]

Same. But I believe in Buddhism and it says that the reincarnation exists.

[Asker]

I believe in Buddhism also and I still don't want to be reborn, I'm ok going to hell.

[TheAfrikan]

The future is always the best and promising.

[Asker]

Not mine.

[TheAfrikan]

What went wrong so that you hate the future? seems you already checked out what is coming you way

[Asker]

Failure, darkness.

[Slim57]

To find a reason

[Asker]

That's what I am doing.